UC Davis

It looks like the end of the line for our East Bay representative (and his UC Davis hoody) on “Big Brother: 11.” Frankly, I’m surprised he’s made it this far.

Walnut Creek’s Russell Kairouz landed on the block (along with Natalie) last night and he seems almost certain to go after Thursday’s eviction vote.

Russell wasn’t originally on the block, but he was placed there by Jeff (a former ally) via a backdoor move. This week, Jeff has held all the cards, not only reigning as HOH, but also securing veto power during last night’s episode. Russell desperately needed to win veto power — or have Michelle win it — to stave off Jeff’s move. Alas, it didn’t happen.

Russell’s main liability during the run of “Big Brother” has been his volcanic temper, which has alienated him from many of the houseguests along the way. Before the veto meeting last night, he promised that “there will be hell in the house” if Jeff pulled off a backdoor move.

But after landing on the block, he uncharacteristically sat in silence, pursing his lips and holding it all in. Maybe he’s saving his explosion for Thursday.

Russell has flirted with eviction several times before, but like a slitherly Houdini, always managed to avoid it. Now, however, he seems to be cornered.

So what do you think? Will you cheer if Russell gets ousted on Thursday? Or do you think Jeff is a dirty rat for making his backdoor move?